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Department of Social Sciences and Languages / MA Public Policy and International Relations
The MA in Public Policy and International Relations is an interdisciplinary programme designed to equip students with the analytical skills, policy knowledge, and global perspectives needed to address complex challenges in governance, diplomacy, and international affairs. The programme integrates the study of public policy design and implementation with a deep understanding of global political and economic systems, diplomatic strategies, and international cooperation.
Students gain hands-on experience through policy labs, case studies, internships, and research projects that bridge theory and practice. Learners develop a deep understanding of national and international policy processes—including public policy formulation, implementation and evaluation across different governance systems—along with negotiation, communication, and leadership skills essential for effective participation in international diplomacy, policy advocacy, and intergovernmental collaboration.
Integrates public policy design and implementation with global political and economic systems, diplomatic strategies and international cooperation.
Hands-on experience through policy labs, case studies, internships and research projects that bridge theory and practice.
Develops negotiation, communication and leadership skills essential for international diplomacy, policy advocacy and intergovernmental collaboration.
Graduates can pursue careers in public policy, diplomacy, research, international organisations and governance.
A two-year interdisciplinary postgraduate pathway building analytical skills and global perspectives for governance, diplomacy and international affairs.
Programme: Master of Arts in Public Policy and International Relations
Duration: 2 Years (Full-Time Postgraduate Programme)
Mode: Full-Time Postgraduate Programme
Academic Focus: Public policy design and implementation, global political and economic systems, diplomacy and international cooperation
Practical Component: Policy labs, case studies, internships and research projects bridging theory and practice
Pathway: Public policy, diplomacy, research, international organisations, governance and higher studies
Review the mandatory academic qualifications and minimum score criteria required for admission.
Candidates with any Bachelor’s degree and with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates) from a recognised University are eligible.
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Deep understanding of national and international policy processes, including formulation, implementation and evaluation across governance systems.
Understanding of global political and economic systems, diplomatic strategies and international cooperation frameworks.
Skills in negotiation, communication and leadership for international diplomacy, policy advocacy and intergovernmental collaboration.
Analytical skills and research competence developed through policy labs, case studies and applied research projects.
Ability to bridge theory and practice through internships, policy labs and real-world case applications.
Capacity to address complex challenges in governance, diplomacy and international affairs with informed, ethical approaches.
Complex challenges in governance, diplomacy and international affairs demand professionals who can combine policy expertise with global perspectives. An interdisciplinary postgraduate programme prepares students to design, implement and evaluate policies while engaging in international cooperation.
The MA Public Policy and International Relations programme integrates analytical skills, policy knowledge and diplomatic competence through policy labs, case studies and internships, equipping graduates for impactful roles in governance and global affairs.
Choosing this programme enables students to:
With strong analytical and leadership skills, graduates are prepared to contribute effectively to public policy, diplomacy and international collaboration.